Mr Guilherme Forbes > Stocche Forbes Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Stocche Forbes Advogados Offices
AV BRIGADEIRO FARIA LIMA, 4100
10º ANDAR
04538-132 SÃO PAULO SP
Brazil
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Mr Guilherme Forbes
Work Department
Project Finance, Infrastructure, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance, Regulated Industries, Public Law, Power, Oil & Gas e Concessions and PPPs.
Position
Partner
Career
Guilherme has been working for over 20 years in financial and corporate transactions involving companies and assets in infrastructure, industrial and real estate sectors. Guilherme was an international associate at Dewey Ballantine LLP, in New York.
Languages
Portuguese and English
Memberships
Member of the Brazilian Bar Association.
Education
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Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B.) from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP).
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Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) from the London School of Economics.
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > Projects and infrastructure
(Leading individuals)The interdisciplinary team at Stocche Forbes Advogados brings together expertise in banking and finance, public procurement and corporate transactions, making it a popular destination for domestic and international clients – such as financial entities and private companies – seeking advice on all phases of energy and infrastructure projects, from structuring to implementation. The team stands out for its activity in the power sector, but also has further strength in project mandates in the oil and gas, transport and telecoms segments. Corporate and financing transactions involving infrastructure assets are a core area of focus for Guilherme Forbes, while Bruno Gandolfo is proficient in M&A in regulated sectors. Project finance and capital markets matters are key specialisms for Frederico Moura. Mariana Saragoça offers support in public procurement matters, and Marco Saliba is recognised for his broad expertise in project finance and construction contracts.
Brazil > Banking and finance
Stocche Forbes Advogados handles a variety of debt transactions, ranging from complex acquisition financings and structured products to project finance and debenture offerings. The firm fields a strong selection of highly experienced and specialist banking and finance partners, including Marcos Ribeiro, an expert in debt capital markets, Guilherme Forbes, a key contact for oil and gas clients, Henrique Filizzola, who is knowledgeable of structured finance, and Bruno Gandolfo, who often handles project finance matters. Other key partners on the project finance and infrastructure side include Frederico Moura and Marco Aurélio Saliba, the latter of whom is particularly noted for his energy sector expertise.
Brazil > Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
The ‘extremely well-prepared team‘ at Stocche Forbes Advogados is commended by clients for its ‘deep knowledge‘ of the oil and gas sector. With a strong track record in financing and corporate transactions involving hydrocarbons companies and assets, the team is also a solid performer in public bids, divestments and matters before regulatory agencies. Guilherme Forbes, a key contact for M&A and financings in this space, oversees the team with four other practitioners: Frederico Moura and Bruno Gandolfo, who focus on project finance; administrative and regulatory law specialist Mariana Saragoça; and Marco Saliba. Public procurement, regulatory issues and administrative agreements are core areas of activity for associate Julia Barker, while Ana Clara Viola works in project development and contract management.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Brazil > Projects and infrastructure
- Banking and finance Brazil
- Projects and infrastructure Brazil
- Hydrocarbons Brazil > Energy and natural resources
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Capital markets
- Corporate and M&A: High-end
- Tax > Customs
- Banking and finance
- Projects and infrastructure
- Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Tax > Tax advisory
- Competition and antitrust
- Compliance
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation
- Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy)
- Environment
- Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
- Public law
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration